Maharashtra, the land of the great Marathas, was known as Rashtra in the Rig Veda, Rashtrik in Ashokas regime and Maharashtra afterwards. Geographically, most of the part of Maharashtra stands on the high Deccan plateau and historically the state was the main centre for the Maratha empire, which defied the Mughals under the rule of great warrior Shivaji. Spread over 307,713 sq. kms land, Maharashtra is the third largest state in terms of area. With a population of 96,752,247, Maharashtra is the second largest state in terms of population. Maharashtra shares boundaries with the states of Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and the Union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. While the lovely, cool Arabian Sea, makes up the states 720 kms long coastal line.

Mumbai, Indias commercial capital is the capital of Maharashtra. In fact, Mumbai not only makes Maharashtra one of the important states economically, but it is also a major arrival point for overseas visitors. From Mumbai, you can head off into Indian subcontinent in a number of directions. In addition to Mumbai, Maharashtra has several other tourist destinations like Nagpur, Pune and Aurangabad. While you visit Maharashtra, massive temples, magnificent forts and monuments, rich art & culture, delectable cuisine, colourful fairs and festivals, picturesque hill stations, shimmering lakes and rivers, mystic caves, beautiful beaches, varied wildlife and exciting shopping, mesmerize you.